Down a narrow isle, cutting through the center of our little shop, tucked away with our magazines is a collection of 40 CDs, all loaded into 4 listening stations, changed out every month. They are strategically placed for minimal traffic or disruption and paired with a comfy seat, encouraging you to take some time to […]
Summer is coming to a close! Which inevitably puts phoenix back on the map! No longer will touring artists pass us up for cooler weather. Even though we’re still in the triple digits, September is looking pretty good for live music. Here are just a few of our favorite shows happening this month. Paula Celebration […]
This weekend, I drove to a friends house in Black Canyon City to observed the Perseids meteor shower. Once the dark desert monsoon skies opened up, with bolts of lightning flashing in the distance, and the stars and milky way presented itself, with brief flashes of light streaking across the sky, I couldn’t help but […]
Here’s another 5 new releases that have been getting a lot of attention, in our little shop. There’s a lot more where these came from, so be sure to stop in and see what else is new! Dirty Projectors – Lamp Lit Prose [Domino] More so than any other musical career I’ve followed, I am […]
We’re in the home stretch of another hot summer and we need those live shows now more than ever! Here are just a few of our favorites happening in August. Lots of overlap, this month. But, this is a real quality over quantity situation. See you at the shows! Go to stinkweeds.com for a list […]
This summer’s road trip followed the great Rocky Mountains from the upper corner of Montana, down to the bottom of Colorado, then back home to the desert. The epic nature of the landscape inspired new ways of considering the combination of sight and sound. Songs are great and a must for any long journey. But, […]
For us Phoenicians, it’s the time of year where we start to come to terms with our personal involvement with the heat. The first part of the summer is spent complaining about the oncoming heat and lamenting the cooler days. But, we’re in the home stretch and now is the time for action. In July, […]
There was an article going around social media this week addressing the issue of “loud talkers” at concerts. I’m not going to use this platform to discuss or lecture about concert etiquette. But, I will say that it was shared by many people and sparked a lot of conversations. That conversation has carried over into […]
It’s time for another hazy, lazy Phoenix summer. Whether you’re a mythic bird who rises from the ashes to take on the heat, or like a reptile, burrowed deep under the cool sand, you’re going to need some sounds to keep your mind focused while the sun beams its cosmic rays. So here are 5 […]
This Father’s Day, we wanted to celebrate a defining quality in those we consider fathers or father figures. A Father is someone who shares their knowledge of the world and shares wisdom that will help you be a more well-rounded individual. Often, one of the most lasting influences shared is taste in music. For me, […]